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The Power of belief -- mindset and success | Eduardo Briceno | TEDxManhattanBeach

TEDx Talks · 5.6M views · 2012-11-19 · 10:52

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Eduardo Briceno gives a TEDx talk on mindset, contrasting fixed and growth views of ability. He argues that believing abilities can be developed encourages challenge, deliberate practice and grit.

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Recommended as a short, clear explanation of growth versus fixed mindset.

Recommended by 3 HN people across 4 months · HN mentions 2014–2020

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edtechdev · 2016-08 · Strong recommendation

Teaching strategies and teachers/tutors have an effect on student confidence, motivation, self-efficacy, attitudes, and performance. The first link (teaching math in the context of engineering) increases the confidence of female students (along with many other benefits): [LINK] Peer instruction narrows the gender gap [LINK] Inquiry based learning in math helps female students [LINK] and so on confidence (and related concepts like self-efficacy and sense of belonging) can be taught directly or positively influenced indirectly. See for example interventions that teach 'growth mindset' in math: [LINK] This video explains growth mindset the best: [VIDEO] And Jo Boaler has written a great deal on how growth mindset can improve girls' performance in math classes: [LINK]

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edtechdev · 2016-08 · Strong recommendation

It's called "growth mindset" (vs. fixed mindset). There are books and hundreds of articles on it. I've found this TED talk the best explanation of growth vs. fixed mindset: [VIDEO]

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khannavid · 2020-05 · Recommendation

As a manager I saw what people can do when you believe in them... So I honestly can't believe anymore that someone isn't talented enough! A growth mindset, having a plan, real effort and of-course some luck/support, are things that I believe in. I suggest this thought-provoking TEDx talk: [VIDEO]

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